Letter, 1894 April 24

Item — Box: 354

Identifier: GL2004-2262b

Scope and Contents

Letter written on "City of Medford / Mayor's Office" letterhead, dated April 24, 1894, describing slate milestone, signed by Samuel Crocker Lawrence, given (possibly) to Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. Text reads in part: "Milestone, erected in 1630, at the / crossing of Mystic River in Medford, / S. 16 means Salem 16 miles / C 4 " Charlestown 4 " / Samuel C. Lawrence."

Dates

Creation: 1894 April 24

Creator

Nickerson, Sereno D. (Sereno Dwight) (Signer, Person)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Full Extent

1 item/s : Paper, ink ; sheet: 10-1/2"h x 8"w

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Related Materials

Originally wrapped with milestone in two paper layers, one brown, one red. The Brown wrapper has sticker "S-140" and written in ink: "Milestone / Medford Sq. / Charlestown 4 Miles / Salem 16 miles." Written in pencil: "Save with / Care / S. C. L." On red wrapper written in ink: "#S-125 / Samuel C. Lawrence Milestone at Cradock / Bridge "1630." Also, see milestone: GL2004.2262a.